Dutch egg farm Kipster has brought its environmentally conscious and carbon-neutral eggs to the US, offering consumers the world’s first carbon-neutral egg.
The eggs are produced by feeding chickens upcycled food such as oat hulls and rejected pasta products. By using food waste which is at least 85% food surpluses or byproduct waste, the farm significantly reduces the amount of corn and soy traditionally grown for chicken feed, maximizing land use for chicken wanderings rather than crop production.
The farm is carbon-neutral through the reduction of carbon-producing activities as much as possible and offsetting any additional footprint, thus earning certified carbon-neutral status. They are also dedicated to the ethical treatment of animals, with free-range areas providing both adequate shelter and open spaces for chickens.
Kipster’s sustainable and carbon-neutral egg farming practices provide a model for a more efficient and ethical approach to food production. With the introduction of carbon-neutral eggs in the United States, consumers now have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and animal welfare with their breakfast choices.